Buddha
The name "Buddha" refers to a diverse collection of cannabis strains rather than a single genetic lineage, with various breeders using the moniker to denote profiles ranging from tropical sativas to heavy, earth-forward indicas.
About Buddha
Because "Buddha" is a broad label, the experience depends entirely on the specific breeder and cut. The most prominent iteration is Laughing Buddha, a cross of Thai and Jamaican landraces bred by Barney's Farm, which earned recognition at the 2003 High Times Cup. This version is noted for a bright, tropical aroma dominated by terpinolene and myrcene, often associated with euphoric, giggly, and creative effects.
Other notable lineages include those from Big Buddha Seeds, such as Buddha OG Kush—a cross of Pre-98 Bubba Kush and California OG Kush—and Buddha Haze, which combines Amnesia Haze and Manga Rosa. These variants generally offer denser flower structures and profiles leaning toward earthy-pine funk or hazy incense. Further variations include Blue Buddha (a cross of Blueberry and Buddha's Sister), which is indica-heavy and berry-sweet; Purple Buddha (a mix of The Purps and Blue Buddha), described as grape-forward and sedative; and Buddha's Hand (a cross of Lemon Thai and Snow Lotus), which is citrusy, sharp, and sativa-leaning.
Plant characteristics
Laughing Buddha flowers are described as airy and resin-dusted. Other Buddha-labeled strains, particularly those with OG or Kush lineage, are noted for having denser flower structures with thick trichome coverage.